Lat. In ecclesiastical law. Wood of any kind which was kept on purpose to be cut, and which, being cut, grew again from the stump or root. Lynd. Prov. 190; 4 Reeve, Eng. Law, 90. … [Read more...] about SYLVA CAEDUA
SYLVA CAEDUA
SYLLOGISM
In logic. The full logical form of a single argument. It consists of three propositions, (two premises and the conclusion,) and these contain three terms, of which the two occurring in the conclusion ere brought together in the premises by being referred to a common class. … [Read more...] about SYLLOGISM
SYLLABUS
A head-note; a note prefixed to the report of an adjudged case, containing an epitome or brief statement of the rulings of the court upon the point or points decided in the case. See Koonee v. DoolIt-tie, 48 W. Va. 592, 37 S. B. 645, … [Read more...] about SYLLABUS
SYB AND SOM
A Saxon form of greeting, meaning peace and safety. … [Read more...] about SYB AND SOM
SWORN TESTIMONY
Testimony that is given under oath. … [Read more...] about SWORN TESTIMONY